Women, Beware the Devil

In a time of war and rumors, Lady Elizabeth seeks the help of Agnes, a young servant suspected of witchcraft, to protect her family's legacy and ancestral home. But Agnes has her own dark dreams for the house. "Women, Beware the Devil" is a deadly new play by Lulu Raczka, author of "Antigone" and "Nothing."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Lady Elizabeth, residing in the tumultuous year of 1640 in England, finds herself at the center of a brewing war, where rumors spread like wildfire and a household faces a crisis that threatens to unravel their legacy and ancestral home. With unwavering determination, Lady Elizabeth seeks the assistance of Agnes, a young servant suspected of witchcraft. However, Agnes harbors her own dark dreams for the house, and as the stakes rise, the lines between loyalty and treachery become blurred. "Women, Beware the Devil" is a captivating new play by Lulu Raczka, the acclaimed Sunday Times Playwriting Award-winner known for her previous works such as "Antigone" and "Nothing." This edition, published in conjunction with the world premiere at the Almeida Theatre in London in February 2023, delves into a realm of treachery and trickery, where the Devil himself takes center stage. Lady Elizabeth's quest to safeguard her family's legacy and ancestral home becomes a battleground where no one is safe, and the consequences of deceit and manipulation are deadly. As the drama unfolds, Raczka masterfully weaves a web of suspense and intrigue, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats as they witness the unfolding of a tale that is both thrilling and chilling. Through her powerful storytelling, Raczka explores the complex dynamics of power, loyalty, and the price of ambition, reminding us that in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, the Devil may be waiting to strike at any moment.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350414020